Northwest Kidder Middle School vs. Western Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 819 students in grades 6-8, Northwest Kidder Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 619 students in grades 6-8, Western Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
819 students
619 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2162 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1627 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
46%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
281
215
Grade 7 Students
277
175
Grade 8 Students
261
229
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
7%
4%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
78%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
6%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.26
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%